Regular attendance at school is important to ensure satisfactory progress is made in all learning areas. Should your child be absent, legislation requires an explanation be provided outlining the reason for the absence within 2 days of your child's return to school. This can be provided by email, via our online notification form, by phone or via a note to the class teacher.
Our attendance goal is for all students to be attending school 95% of the time over the course of the year.
Attendance is recorded each day. As a parent or caregiver you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day, including sports days unless your child:
- has an unavoidable medical or dental appointment (preferably these should be made after school or during holidays)
- is required to attend a recognised religious holiday
- is required to attend an exceptional or urgent family circumstance (such as attending a funeral)
- is sick, or has an infectious illness.
Absences, whether full day or partial, can also be marked as unjustified if the reason provided does not meet the reasons outlined above.
